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Trump Calls the Coronavirus “Chinese” Despite Reports of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Racist incidents and threats of hate crimes against Asian Americans have emerged across the U.S.
Facing Mass Layoffs, Restaurant Workers Demand Living Wage and Paid Sick Leave
One study estimated 4 million restaurant workers in the U.S. are at risk of losing their jobs in a matter of weeks.
White House Stimulus Plan Helps Big Businesses, Not Workers, Says Rep. Ro Khanna
The Senate is set to consider a stimulus package that includes significantly weakened paid sick leave measures.
Incarcerated Journalist Says Millions Behind Bars Are at Risk Amid Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is a growing threat to the 2.3 million people locked up in U.S. prisons and jails.
Spain Nationalizes Health Care as Its Coronavirus Cases Double
The Spanish government is nationalizing hospitals and private health care companies to better manage the pandemic.
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor and Michael Eric Dyson Debate Sanders vs. Biden
Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders faced off in their first one-on-one debate Sunday night.
US Lags on Coronavirus Testing and Medical Experts Warn “No One Is Immune”
The Trump administration has failed to account for what may be thousands of infections.
Trump Calls COVID-19 “Foreign Virus” as US Fails to Curtail Its Spread
After downplaying the threat of coronavirus for days, President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday night.
Lack of Paid Sick Leave Prevents Workers From Complying With CDC Advice
Republican senators recently blocked legislation requiring employers to grant paid leave in response to the outbreak.
Nurses on Front Lines of Coronavirus Pandemic Demand Medicare for All
Nurses are holding a national day of action today to demand better protections for health care workers and the public.